Name
English Language Learners--The Basics
Description
Participants will how multilingual learners (MLs) are identified (Home Language Survey), additional names for addressing MLs, and an understanding of laws that govern how we educate MLs in US schools. Participants will learn how to "read" WIDA test results. Participants will also receive some strategies, scaffolds and supports for lesson plans/assessments and from WIDA, including Can Do Descriptors--Key Uses that will increase the academic success of all students, including Multilingual Learners. By incorporating these strategies and scaffolds, English Language Learners will be able to have equitable access to the content being taught in their schools.
Speakers
Track
GENERAL
Date
Thursday, October 19, 2023
Time
10:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Professional Development (Renewal) Units
2
Type of Session
Session - In-Person
This sectional targets grade level(s):
k-12